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With over 20 years of restaurant service, management and ownership experience in Arizona and other states, LEVEL UP HOSPITALITY PROJECTS offers services to other restaurant owners and culinary operators looking to grow and elevate their businesses in Arizona.
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Who We Serve & What We Offer
Independent Restaurants
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As owner-operators ourselves, we know that your key challenges are time and profitability. We will tailor a package of services to help take some of the tedious work off your plate - so you can focus on the things you love to do.
See areas we help with: Operational Profitability
Food sourcing, staffing and leasing are big cost drivers. We also know that other operational areas can be optimized through careful planning and vendor management. We work with small restaurant owners to put together a plan for help you increase your profitability. New Location Set-Up
If you are ready to expand, we help provide advice and make introductions to some leading real estate, construction, signage, and other providers we have come to trust over the years of establishing and operating our own restaurants. Staffing
LEVEL UP has built a network of kitchen and service staff and restaurant managers in Arizona. We help find you the right people, train them using our unique LEVEL UP onboarding program and help set you up on an HR platform used by national chains so you have the best resources to manage your staff. Training & Development
We know that it is important to keep your best talent. The Level Up program introduces you to a method of engaging your team on their career aspirations, and help you put together learning plans, career paths and other elements to ensure your team feel valued and rewarded. Leadership
Business success starts with good leadership. The LEVEL UP program shares keys to success in our own restaurants to help you and your key players inspire your whole team. Reviews & Marketing
Bad reviews can quickly lead to permanent harm. That is why LEVEL UP offers an approach to help you minimize these types of reviews and also turn them into opportunities to promote your business. We also offer guidance on the best ways to market your business. |
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Regional & National Operators
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LEVEL UP will learn and embrace your brand, culture, and strategy to represent you in Arizona and help you ramp up to operational profitability. Our goal is to execute your business strategy at the highest level. We will tailor a package of services to support you.
See areas we help with: Operational Profitability
We manage to prime cost targets and handle all financial reporting required by corporate. We provide insight on local market pricing of food, labor, and other costs. Being on the ground, we will be able to react quicker to any adjustments to menu pricing based on consumer and competitive dynamics. Operations Management
With experience in national restaurant chain operations, we have the expertise to guide your local operations here in Arizona. We can quickly ramp up and train your new team on your systems, procedures and policies, and monitor compliance against expectations. Staffing
With over 20 years of building relationships with restaurant staff and managers in Arizona, Level Up has a network we tap into for our own restaurants and for others in our community. We use leading staffing sources and HR platforms and can easily sync up with most systems for your recruiting, training and development needs. Licensing & Other Admin
We have relationships with all agencies serving our industry in Arizona and can therefore advise on what is required and how to get documentation completed efficiently. Real Estate
We work with local real estate partners to match best demographics for your concept. We help identify and secure locations/sites, conduct traffic assessments for freestanding and inline site locations, drive-through opportunities, and handle leasing negotiations. Construction
We work with construction, architects, interior design, and signage experts. From entry to plating, Level Up helps design kitchens with efficient, statistical process control and techniques, flow-based queue line and server station space, efficient air flow, bathroom placement, and functional and vibe-based lighting. |
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Testimonials
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"I’ve worked with Kurt and Tim for a number of years. They knows all facets of restaurant operations and has an an innate knowledge of our business. They would be a great help to any operator needing assistance."
- Bruce Dean, Co-Founder Black Bear Diner
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"Kurt and Tim bring extensive experience in concept knowledge giving them a unique ability to fully understand the profitability formula for a variety of concepts. They know the numbers and repeatedly have proven the ability to deliver profits in a challenging industry."
- David Doty, Partner Valley Italian
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Meet Your Partners
A Long Journey in Hospitality"We've known each other for over 20 years now. After college we went our separate ways, but both ended up having careers in the hospitality industry. We both have worked tables, and have been restaurant managers. About 5 years ago, I decided to go into restaurant ownership for the first time and now own a portfolio of brands. This has allowed me to learn restaurant startup and operations from all angles. When Tim was deciding to do something different with his knowledge and experience, we decided to join forces. We believe that in the traditional goodness of hospitality, and also want to present cutting edge opportunities for all in the space."
-Kurt Riske, Partner with Tim Madden |
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Quick Facts About Hospitality in Arizona
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There are over 10,000 restaurants in Arizona, of which Phoenix has 390, Scottsdale has 300, and Chandler has 770.
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Before the pandemic, Arizona had more than 300,000 hospitality and leisure jobs, comprising 10% of employment in Arizona. Currently restaurants in Arizona employ 265,000 people. By 2023 it is projected to grow an additional 42,000 new jobs.
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There are 19,000 farms in Arizona, accounting for 85% of the state's agricultural base. There are 3 established wine grape-growing regions in Greater Arizona, with more than 80 wineries. There are nearly 40 licensed tasting rooms in Arizona that generate 140,000 visits annually.
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With restaurants loving local food sources, Arizona ranks 2nd in the U.S. in head lettuce, leaf lettuce, romaine lettuce, cauliflower, and broccoli production. Yuma, Arizona is the winter lettuce capital of the world supplying over 90 percent of the country's winter green leafy vegetables.
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DROP US A LINE
Let's schedule an introductory call to see if we are able to assist you.
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4300 N. Miller Rd, Suite 110, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
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